Category: Industry News

SMTconnect – come see us in Nürnberg, Germany May 9 -11

Written by adv_admin_jp, 14. March 2023 - Industry News, Trade Shows

SMTconnect – The trade fair for the electronic production community

“SMTconnect is the only trade fair for electronic production in Europe that brings people and technologies from the areas of development, production, services, and the applications of microelectronic assemblies and systems together in an inspiring work atmosphere.”

Hall 4, Booth 347

SMTconnect tickets also valid for PCIM Europe – same time, same venue.

PCIM Europe – Excelling in Power Electronics

“As the leading international exhibition and conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, the PCIM Europe is the international meeting point for the industry.”

U.S. scrambles to prevent export curbs on China chips from disrupting supply chain

Written by adv_admin_jp, 13. October 2022 - Industry News

OAKLAND, Calif./NEW YORK Oct 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. is scrambling to tackle unintended consequences of its new export curbs on China’s chip industry that could inadvertently harm the semiconductor supply chain, people familiar with the matter said.

Industry News: Japan’s Renesas & India’s Tata Motors partner to develop chip solutions

Written by adv_admin_jp, 2. July 2022 - Industry News

With the persistent global shortage of semiconductor chips, Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp and India’s Tata Motors have partnered to make a solution. Their goal is to develop “next generation automotive electronics” to “accelerate the growth of electric and connected vehicles.”

India Woos Intel and TSMC to Set Up Local Semiconductor Plants

Written by adv_admin_jp, 29. April 2022 - Industry News

India is in talks with global chipmakers Intel Corp., GlobalFoundries Inc. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. about setting up local operations, part of efforts to center more high-tech manufacturing in the country.

Industry News: Singapore will soon home another chip factory by Taiwan’s UMC

Written by adv_admin_jp, 5. March 2022 - Industry News

Taiwan’s United Microelectronics Corp. plans to build a new advanced manufacturing facility in Singapore which will be a huge help with growing demand. “The first phase of this greenfield fab will have a monthly capacity of 30,000 wafers with production expected to commence in late 2024.”

Industry News: Chip giants are ramping up spending by the billions

Written by adv_admin_jp, 10. February 2022 - Industry News

As demand continues to grow, semiconductor companies are working hard to find a solution for the global chip shortage. According to CNBC, “The world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, has committed to investing $100 billion over three years to ramp up production of its cutting-edge silicon wafers, which are used to make a variety of chips.” Who else is investing billions? Read about it here.

Industry News: Global Governments Ramp Up Pace of Chip Investments

Written by adv_admin_jp, 7. August 2021 - Industry News

The global race for countries to advance their own semiconductor capabilities and capacity is ramping up. The strategic significance of semiconductors and their ever-increasing importance for economic competitiveness and supply-chain resilience has become a focus for governments worldwide. Read more:

https://www.semiconductors.org/global-governments-ramp-up-pace-of-chip-investments/

Industry News: The top 10 largest OSATs had excellent growth in 1Q2021

Written by adv_admin_jp, 23. June 2021 - Industry News

The top 10 largest OSATs (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) had excellent growth in 1Q2021. Revenues for these companies reached 7.17 billion dollars in 1Q2021, a 21.5% increase YoY, with most of these companies recording double-digit growths. Read more below:

https://evertiq.com/news/50053

Industry News: Chip shortage continues

Written by adv_admin_jp, 21. May 2021 - Industry News

As the chip shortage continues to impact the global electronics market, there has been a steady flow of articles describing the situation and how we got here. One of the best articles we have found is from Bloomberg. It provides excellent information on the evolving demand for chips, supply chain issues, the manufactures, and the end markets factors. To read all about it, visit:

www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2021-semiconductors-chips-shortage/

Industry News: Water shortage in Taiwan

Written by adv_admin_jp, 21. May 2021 - Industry News

There is a growing concern about the water shortage in Taiwan and its possible impact on semiconductor manufacturing. For the semiconductor industry to continue operations, great efforts are currently being implemented. However, without significant rain in the next few months, the situation could constrain semiconductor manufacturing in Taiwan, seriously disrupting global supply chains. Read more about the shortage below:

https://www.eetimes.com/taiwan-chipmakers-prepare-for-drought/#

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-drought-semiconductors/chipmakers-in-drought-hit-taiwan-order-water-trucks-to-prepare-for-the-worst-idUSKBN2AO0G3

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/taiwan-cuts-water-supply-tsmc-and-micron-chipmakers-say-they-have-sufficient-reserves/

Industry News: Automobile Manufacturers are being hit hard

Written by adv_admin_jp, 21. May 2021 - Industry News

This surprise shortage in semiconductors has severely impacted the automotive industry. This chip shortage has disrupted supply chains and operations around the world, resulting in temporary plant closures and employee furloughs at the industry’s largest automakers. One of the major factors causing these shortages is the high demands for chips in other consumer markets. Please read the following links for more details:

Chip shortage snarls auto output worldwide — (Automotive News)
How the Global Chip Shortage Is Impacting Japan’s Carmakers — (Bloomberg)
Major Taiwan chipmakers to assign capacity for car use — (Taipei Times)